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Police arrest, then release, Swede wanted internationally for terror links

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 10:40:18 +0100

A Swedish citizen in his 50's, who is reportedly wanted internationally for terror links, was detained on Saturday afternoon.

Former 'Swede of the Year' wanted by Interpol

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:36:00 +0200

Egyptian-Swedish businessman Refaat el-Sayed, who was once named "Swede of the Year" before being jailed for fraud, is wanted by Interpol for suspected fraud in Egypt.

'One individual can save the lives of thousands'

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 11:17:00 +0200

As Sweden celebrated the centennial of diplomat Raoul Wallenberg in August, the national coordinator for the Wallenberg year, Olle Wästberg, ponders the importance of individual responsibility.

Israeli group calls for Interpol probe into Raoul Wallenberg case

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:54:00 +0200

An Israel-based group has asked the Swedish government to request for Interpol assistance to try to track possible witnesses to the fate of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg.

Assange case triggers rape debate in Sweden

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:17:00 +0100

The case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is fighting extradition to Sweden over rape allegations, has prompted a growing debate on the "grey zones" of the country's sexual assault legislation.

Swedish police to renew Assange arrest warrant

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:38:00 +0100

Swedish police on Thursday confirmed that a new international arrest warrant will be issued for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, conceding that the first could not be applied in Britain due to a procedural error.

US embassy: 'Sweden no longer neutral'

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:24:00 +0100

USA's Sweden ambassador has reported that Sweden is a "strong and pragmatic partner", whose official non-alignment does not reflect reality, according to US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks this week.

Assange evades arrest after Swedish error

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:17:00 +0100

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remains on the loose in the UK after Swedish authorities made an administrative blunder when completing his arrest warrant, according to a report in The Times.

Lawyers connect Interpol alert to WikiLeaks anger

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:11:00 +0100

The Swedish and British lawyers representing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday linked the pursuit of their client by Interpol to US reactions to the recent release of secret diplomatic cables.

Assange's mum to Sweden: 'lay off my son'

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:18:00 +0100

The mother of WikiLeaks head Julian Assange has said that she does not want her son to be "hunted down" after Interpol issued an alert for his arrest at the behest of the Swedish authorities.

Interpol issues alert for WikiLeaks' Assange

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:13:00 +0100

The global police agency Interpol said Wednesday it had alerted member states to arrest WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange on suspicion of rape on the basis of a Swedish arrest warrant.

Swedes snatched in global sex-pill sting

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:25:00 +0200

Twelve Swedes have been arrested in a global sting targeting illicit trade in Viagra-like impotence medication.

Dissident demo over Iran Interpol listing

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:41:00 +0100

Ten Iranian-born Swedes plan to stage a protest outside the Riksdag on Thursday in a bid to have the Swedish government help get their names removed from an Interpol wanted list.

Iran puts ten Swedes on Interpol wanted list

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:39:00 +0100

Ten Swedes of Iranian descent are named on Interpol’s list of criminals wanted for terrorism and international organized crime.

Swede arrested in Bulgaria on Interpol warrant

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:31:00 +0200

A 40-year-old Swedish man has been arrested in Bulgaria on suspicions of money laundering and drug crimes.

Four in custody after major cannabis bust in Stockholm

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:31:00 +0100

Police in Stockholm confiscated 140 kilogrammes of cannabis and arrested four men last weekend in raids carried out at several suburban locations last weekend.